Cilicia, Tarsos, Otacilia Severa
Description:
Cilicia, Tarsos, Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244 - 249 AD). ΩΤΑΚΙΛ CEYHPA EYT ΕΥC CΕ; draped bust right / ΤΑΡCΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩC; Nike standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm, AMK left, Γ Β in lower right.
Diameter:
AE32 mm
Weight:
15 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG BN Paris 1744; SNG Bern/Rhigetti 1703
Commentary:
green patina with sandy deposits
History:
Beside the son Marcus Julius Philippus Severus (future Philip II), Otacilia Severa also had a daughter, Julia Severa or Severina, who was never mentioned by the ancient Roman sources.
Article Number:
008-04-01-41652